OOPS! I keep forgetting the grammar police scan the list. 8^p Sometimes what
I meant to say and what comes out and in what order are not the same. I don't
seem to remember any of the 60's either.
Mike MacLean(looking for tie-died seat covers)-60 Sprite
WFO wrote:
> Mike,
>
> Being a single man, I've never bought anything larger than a 32 oz jar of
> mayonnaise. Just how big are those jars you're referring to. You know, the
> ones that can hold all those A-H's and Italian cars. Re your: " He buys,
> sells and restores Austin Healeys and Italian cars. He had a big mayonnaise
> jar full of them!
>
> WFO Herb
> Keep the sticky side down!
>
> Mike Maclean wrote:
>
> > Color trunk hardura (I got red for mine) and the correct pebble finish
> > gray cardboard trunk side panels are available from Winner's Circle.
> > They also sell the hardura hump and wheel well covers in color. I also
> > got Schrader tire valves from of all places, a Winston Tire store. Of
> > course, they don't sell the correct valve caps. British Tool & Fastener
> > sells British UNF bolts in many sizes. Unless you are concerned that
> > each and every bolt head reads correctly(do you or the judges know?)
> > these bolts have the circular depression on top(a British marking to
> > show a fine thread). I got my crimped working tach drive from the same
> > guy I bought my car from. He buys, sells and restores Austin Healeys
> > and Italian cars. He had a big mayonnaise jar full of them! Some
> > worked some did not. He traded a reproduction unit for mine. Most of
> > his customers don't know the difference or care. Most people don't show
> > their cars, and the people that see them on the highway don't know the
> > difference either. My point is, you can find this stuff, but don't give
> > up looking just to justify the carpeting on the floor. You're either
> > making a concours car or your not. I'm going to Buttonwillow next
> > weekend. They are having a swap meet on Saturday. Who knows what I
> > will find? Maybe even a Tudor wash bottle with a 1" neck.
> > Mike MacLean-60 Sprite
> >
> > Michael Lupynec wrote:
> >
> > > Here's my 2c,
> > >
> > > Original Bug tunnel cover is not to be had except if u are licky
> > > enough to find vgc one second hand.
> > >
> > > On my concours Bug I have resolved to take a 10 point flat
> > > originality penalty for having a matching color Mark II carpet set
> > > @ $209.95 from Moss. This is a very reasonable 1% deduction, and
> > > IMHO has the benefit of having a much nicer looking interior.
> > >
> > > I am not sure I would spend a big buck to go back to those (IMHO)
> > > flimsy, ugly, poor fitting, rubbermaid style floor mat sets.
> > >
> > > I spend the money where I get the biggest point benefit per dollar
> > > spent - and on the early Bug there are lot's of other hurdles that
> > > are going to cost u time, effort and money. For e.g. try to find
> > > an early style 1 inch opening Tudor washer bottle, an operating
> > > crimped tach drive, - original tire valves, tool bits, bolts &
> > > screws & clamps, battery tray, spark plug brass connectors, -
> > > correct non Moss air duct, color trunk hardura, trunk side panels.
> > > I could go on, but do not wish to bore the practical sided
> > > listers.
> > >
> > > If u do the rest of the car to C-spec u will effectively be marked
> > > out of 99 points and still have another 4 to lose before u slip
> > > from gold into silver.
> > >
> > > Mike L.
> > > 60A,67E,59Bug
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: <RESTOGUY1@aol.com>
> > > To: <Healeys@autox.team.net>
> > > Sent: April 30, 2000 9:31 AM
> > > Subject: Bugeye floormats
> > >
> > > >
> > > > We are currently restoring a early Bugeye to , hopefully ,
> > > concours specs.
> > > > A problem has arisen pertaining to availiabilty of correct
> > > floomats .
> > > > Does anyone on the list know of anyone making proper mats
> > > ?
> > > > Is there enough interest to warrent having a small run of them
> > > made ? There
> > > > are manufaturers who will do limited runs ,but the price can be
> > > stunning.
> > > > Anyhow ,what does the collective wisdom of the list have
> > > to say about
> > > > the subject . Any input would be helpful and appreciated
> > > >
> > > >
> > > TIA
> > > >
> > > Jerry
> > > > Hoeppner
> > > >
> > > > Restoguy1@aol.com
> > > >
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